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On This Day in History, June 26: UN Charter signed, Indira Gandhi declares Emergency, Harry Potter debuts, Corvette day, Sher Shah Suri wins against Mughals and moreOn This Day in History, June 26 saw the signing of the United Nations Charter, Richard III's rise to the English throne, India's declaratio...
On This Day in History, June 10: Troy falls, Italy enters WWII, Jurassic Park premieres, Thatcher wins for 3rd time, FIFA World Cup opens and other key eventsOn This Day in History, June 10 witnessed events that ranged from the legendary destruction of Troy and the birth of Gothic architecture to...
Quote of the Day by Kahlil Gibran: ‘Your children are not your children; they are sons and daughters of…’ - The Prophet author’s iconic passage on why every parents must learn to let goQuote of the Day by Kahlil Gibran's poem offers wisdom on parenting. It states children are not possessions but life's own. Parents guide, ...
Zen proverb of the day: "Knowledge is learning something every day. Wisdom is letting go of something every day." Knowledge vs wisdom? How true unlearning unlocks growth, success, and inner peaceEver thought why some people keep gaining knowledge yet never find real wisdom? The Zen proverb of the day reveals a powerful truth. Learni...
On This Day, June 5: D-Day, Operation Blue Star, RFK assassination, AIDS epidemic, Marshall Plan and other key eventsOn This Day, June 5, history witnessed several defining moments across war, politics and social change. The date is associated with the D-D...
Quote of the Day by Haruki Murakami: 'I dream. Sometimes I think that's the...'-Kafka on the Shore author's powerful line about dreams still resonates with millionsHaruki Murakami's poignant quote, "I dream. Sometimes I think that's the only right thing to do," resonates deeply with millions. In a worl...
Quote of the day by Japanese poet Matsuo Basho: ‘Do not seek to follow in the footsteps of the wise. Seek what…’ Why chasing wisdom matters more than copying successful peopleQuote of the day: Part of what makes Matsuo Bashō’s words feel timeless is their emotional honesty. Many people today experience pressure t...
Koji Suzuki, horror novelist and creator of ‘Ring’, dies at 68Koji Suzuki, the celebrated Japanese author behind the iconic horror novel Ring, has passed away at the age of 68. Suzuki's work revolution...
Tuesday Motivation by Haruki Murakami: 'If you're in pitch blackness, all you can do is sit tight until your eyes...'Haruki Murakami's quote on patience in darkness highlights resilience during uncertain times, suggesting that allowing oneself time to adju...
CUET PG Result 2026 out: Check likely DU, JNU, BHU expected cut-off for all courses & categoriesThe National Testing Agency has released the CUET PG 2026 results. Candidates can now check their scores online. Top universities like Delh...
Quote of the day by Kazuo Ishiguro: 'If you are under the impression you have already perfected yourself, you will never rise to the heights' - Nobel Prize winner on how self-satisfaction blocks your potentialKazuo Ishiguro, a Nobel Prize-winning author, warns that thinking you are already perfect can stop personal growth. In his book The Remains...
Quote of the Day by Hayao Miyazaki: ‘You must see with eyes unclouded by hate – see the good in that which is evil…’ Spirited Away’s legendary animator’s guide to choosing better life decisionsAnimation maestro Hayao Miyazaki urges seeing beyond hate. His philosophy champions understanding both good and evil, not picking sides. Th...
Quote of the Day by Haruki Murakami: ‘If you only read the books that everyone else is reading, you…’ teachings from the Japanese authorQuote of the Day: Today’s quote Haruki Murakami, teaches us that what we read shapes how we think. By stepping beyond popular choices and e...
Beauty and sadnessAs the Kyoto express whisks Oki Toshio towards his destination, he finds himself captivated by a solitary swivel chair swaying gently in th...
Under the eye of the big bird by Hiromi KawakamiA woman reflects on her love for her tall, generously built husband who works at a high-standard factory on the city outskirts. Despite tec...
Malice by Keigo HigashinoA man spent his morning giving interviews about his late elementary school friend, Mr. Hidaka. While watching TV, he saw the footage of his...
Han Kang's Nobel Prize spurs hope of Korean literature's global recognitionHan Kang is South Korea's first Nobel Prize in Literature winner. Her novel 'The Vegetarian' won international acclaim despite slow transla...
Japan's Kenzaburo Oe, awarded Nobel for poetic fiction, diesNobel Prize-winning Japanese author Kenzaburo Oe has died at the age of 88. Oe's novels, which were built from his childhood memories durin...
Richard Flanagan: From illiterate grandparents to Booker prizeIn his interview Australian author Richard Flanagan speaks about how his father's experiences influenced him and what is it to lead a quain...
- Japanese, unstated
Japanese literature is often about nothing happening, as Japanese life is, too.